Uyghur Night Market

Xinjiang


Recently moved to its own purpose-built area about 1km due south of the main square, Hotan's night market is one of the liveliest and busiest in Xīnjiāng. Come here once darkness falls to grab such goodies as tonur kebab (whole roast sheep) and chuchvara (meat dumplings in broth), topped off with sweet tangzaza (sticky rice with syrup and yoghurt).


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